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J2 Mattioli chats his life in wrestling with the Front Row

By Brandon Davis
Published April 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM CDT

The Front Row Network welcomes professional wrestler J2 Mattioli. Brandon and J2 chat about his origins in wrestling which led to his role as co-owner and Head Trainer of Primal Pro Wrestling. The two also discuss his thoughts on philosophies on the business.

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Brandon Davis
Brandon Davis is the host of Classics and Zone-i-Sodes on the Front Row Network. A true fan of cinema history, Brandon holds the distinction of being the official film historian of the Network.
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